UK Landlords Brace for New Energy Efficiency Deadline

Private landlords in the UK are preparing for a new government mandate to improve the energy efficiency of their rental properties, with an official announcement anticipated next week. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is expected to announce that all private rental sector (PRS) homes must achieve a minimum Energy Performance Certificate […]

Landlords Face Sharp Decline in Buy-to-Let Returns As Mortgage Rates Rise

The annual returns for landlords with buy-to-let (BTL) mortgages on average UK properties plummeted by over £4,000 in April 2024, marking a 45% decrease from 2020, as revealed by an analysis from personal finance website Finder. According to Finder, the motivation for landlords to invest in rental properties has significantly waned due to persistently high […]

Landlords Exit Private Rental Market Ahead of Labour’s Potential Reforms

British landlords are reportedly exiting the private rented sector in droves, listing their properties for sale as they brace for Labour’s first King’s Speech. According to claims from the website Guido Fawkes, the sector anticipates a wave of stringent measures that Labour has championed while in opposition, including a total ban on no-fault evictions. Labour […]

Landlords Set to Hike Rents Amid Rising Costs, Survey Reveals

In a recent survey by Landbay, a significant majority of buy-to-let landlords revealed their intentions to raise rents within the next year. The survey found that nearly 85% of landlords plan to increase rental prices, reflecting a notable shift in the market. Of these, more than a third (36%) indicated plans to raise rents by […]